Lead Heavy Equipment Operator
Republic Services • Albany, OR • Posted June 17, 2026
About the Role
POSITION SUMMARY: The Recycling Center Lead Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at landfill for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting recycling in an efficient and safe manner. The Recycling Center Lead Heavy Equipment Operator is also responsible for the coordination of activities of Equipment Operators.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Performs pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera are clean. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
+ Continuously monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
+ Continuously monitors the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on eq...
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Performs pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera are clean. Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards.
+ Continuously monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
+ Continuously monitors the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on eq...